Dikhyaa Mohanty 
In accordance with the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s instructions, Secretary to the CM (5T) VK Pandian visited the district of Dhenkanal to assess the state of different development projects there as well as the resolution of public complaints.
Pandian examined the ongoing 9 Mega Pipe Water Supply Projects across the district, which are costing Rs 1455 crores and benefiting 212 Gram Panchayats, during the visit to various areas. He gave the necessary instructions to the officials to guarantee the projects’ prompt completion.
He interacted with the public, Mission Shakti group members and colleges students in Dhenkanal. He assured that the petitions received will be examined in detail and appropriate action will be taken soon. He appreciated the role of Mission Shakti Federation and staff in creating a social movement which is helping large scale empowerment of women.
Pandian informed the college students that Chief Minister approved 56 +2 and degree colleges in Dhenkanal to be taken under 5T Transformation with smart classrooms and other facilities at a cost of Rs.32.50 crores. He motivated them towards personality development and hard work to achieve realise their goals
